The Holiday Season is in full-swing. Between visits with family, work parties and shopping… it can be hard to squeeze all of that in. To help ease the stress of the holidays, we’re pleased to bring you “12 Days of Nicotek” this year. Each day for the next 12 days will feature a 1-day-only promotion for www.metroecigs.com and www.fazevapor.com.

December is here, which means there’s one more reason to quit smoking: it’s getting too cold to enjoy burning one outside. I’d rather not bundle up for seven minutes of dubious pleasure, thank you very much! The following products from Metro e-Cigs do the trick and then some.

Metro King 1.8T Original

These really look, feel, and taste like traditional cigarettes. I especially like that this e-cig has a soft tip—not a hard plastic tip like most other e-cigs. One lasts me about two days, the same as a pack of cigarettes. Plus, I can start and stop “vaping” whenever I want. No more checking my watch to see if I’ve got enough time. And they’re disposable: No battery to recharge, no cartridge to replace. Everyone has different taste preferences, so try this one first if you want to check out Metro’s flavor. I plan to keep one on hand wherever I go this November.http://www.metroecigs.com/product/soft-tip-original-designer-traditional-tobacco-flavor-disposable-e-cigarette.asp

Metro 1.8% Traditional Starter Kit

E-cig starter kits are a little more hands-on than disposables. You do have to charge the battery regularly, but if you plan ahead, this isn’t a problem. I charge my Metro every night, and it’s ready for me to use all day. The battery lasts a good long time between charges. This starter kit comes in a handy case, complete with USB charger and two 1.8% cartridges. It would be an especially good investment this November since the replacement cartridges come in packages of three and thirty six.http://www.metroecigs.com/product/metro-traditional-starter-kit.asp

Metro STEALTH Designer Pack

The main perk with this e-cig designer pack is that it doesn’t light up the interior of your car like an e-cig. It’s November, it’s dark when I drive home from work, and I’m not too keen on the idea of getting pulled over for texting while driving. The battery features a digital camo pattern, and the case comes with a USB charger and room for an e-cigarette and two cartridges. The tip does light up red when the battery needs to be recharged and green when it’s done. If you like Metro’s flavor, get this or one of their other designer packs plus a thirty-six pack of cartridges. Overall, a well-thought-out design.http://www.metroecigs.com/product/stealth-designer-pack.asp

Metro ReCharge Pack

An excellent buy for the committed e-cig user, the Metro ReCharge Pack is a portable wall charger with an added bonus: You can recharge your e-cig battery even when you don’t have access to an electrical outlet. It looks like a pack of cigarettes, and it will charge a battery, store a full e-cig, and store up to three cartridges all at once. If you have to make an extended trip this November, take this recharger along.http://www.metroecigs.com/product/recharge-pack.asp

E-Hookah Peach

A yummy alternative to the e-cigarette. I keep a few of these on-hand for friends who want to “vape” with me but dislike the tobacco flavor and nicotine content of the products I use. And, yes, I hit these myself from time to time. The taste is quite enjoyable, especially the peach—a perfect dessert for that big feast day in November.http://www.metroecigs.com/product/east-indies-hookah-peach.asp

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!
We’re giving away a Personal Vaporizer Starter Kit (value of $79.93) with the color of your choice and a bottle of e-juice.All you have to do is:
1. Like Faze Vapor on Facebook (click here)
2. Like the Post desribing the Contest (should be pinned to the top of page)
3. Comment on the post what color of Vaporizer Kit you would like and what E-Juice flavor you would like to try.

No Purchase Necessary to enter or win. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning. Void where prohibited by law. Must be 18 years of age or older. Valid in USA only.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to Faze Vapor and not to Facebook. By participating in this promotion you agree to a complete release of Facebook from any claims. Participation in this promotion is subject to the official rules, which can be found here:http://www.fazevapor.com/content/faze-starter-kit-giveaway.asp

Getting started vaping has never been easier than with the FAZE Basic Vaporizer Kit. Simply add some e-juice (sold separately) to the included clearomizer and you’ll be vaping away in no time. WIth the pass-thru technology of the 650 mAh battery you are able to vape and charge at the same time. Pair the 650 mAh battery and the 2.0ml clearomizer tank and you got a vape kit that will surely last you all day. Not sure if vaping and e-juices are for you? This is the perfect entry level kit to test the waters. Check it out here: http://www.fazevapor.com/product/faze-ecig-vaporizer-basic.asp

Originally known as Armistice Day and the end of World War I, November 11th has become a day to honor American Veterans of all wars. Please take the time to thank a Veteran today. Whether you personally know a Veteran or see one in passing, be sure to let them know how grateful you are for them. We owe our freedom to these selfless citizens. Read below for more history on how Veterans Day came to be.

For 1 day only, we are offering 20% off your total order at www.metroecigs.com or www.fazevapor.com – Use Code: VET20 – Offer Valid November 11, 2014. Not valid with any other offer.

We hope that you have a great Halloween and are enjoying this beautiful Fall weather. To celebrate Halloween and Fall, we’ve decided that our treats should last more than 1-Day…. Hence our FALLOWEEN SALE!!!

For 1 week, we are offering 25% off your total order at www.metroecigs.com or www.fazevapor.com – Use Code: FALLOWEEN – Offer Valid October 31, 2014 through November 7, 2014. Not valid with any other offer.

As the leaves on the trees are falling, enjoy these falling prices for 1-week only!

Today is a special day. Our lead Customer Service Specialist, Katie Collier, has completed her chemo and radiation treatments and is officially cancer free!! Katie has been a rock star throughout her treatments and an inspiration to the rest of the Nicotek team. Today we celebrate Katie. Today we celebrate life!

In honor of this joyous occasion, we are offering 30% off your total order at www.metroecigs.com or www.fazevapor.com - Use Code: CELEBRATE30 – Offer Valid October 22, 2014 only. Not valid with any other offer.

Life is short, but sweet for certain. Be sure to make the most of it while you can. Take the time out of your day to tell the one’s that matter in your life just that. Go climb that mountain. Set goals and appreciate when you accomplish them. Follow your heart and passions. Celebrate everyday moments. Find beauty in the world around you. Get out there and LIVE! Today, let’s Celebrate Life!

Katie is Cancer Free!

After 6 chemo treatments and 29 radiation treatments I can proudly say I am cancer free and crusading into a new life. While I can respect that my journey is very minor compared to others, my journey is enormous to me. It didn’t and doesn’t define me but humbles me. You see, in every trial there is a lesson… and come to find out, we actually have 2 hands, one to help ourselves and one to help others. Today, my friends, I celebrate life and the opportunity to start over with new found strength and wisdom. – Katie

Halloween used to be such a pain for smokers before e-cigs were developed. You had to make sure your costume wouldn’t go up in flames if you accidentally ashed on it. Nowadays, here in the future, you can vape at your leisure no matter what you are wearing. So have fun with it! Why not try one of these costume ideas and use your vape pen to complete your look?

Vincent Price

Looking for a hip, spooky costume? Find yourself a fake pencil mustache and an old suit. Memorize some lines fromHouse of Wax or The Fly and make sure the party you will be attending plays “Thriller”. Everybody loves that song, and Vincent Price was always smoking. Use one of the cigarette look-alike vape pens for this costume.

Any Clint Eastwood character ever

Any good Clint Eastwood character you can think of smoked. Dirty Harry, The Man With No Name, even the old guy from Gran Torino. The choice comes down to how much you like wearing ponchos. It would be a fun touch to disguise your vape pen as Dirty Harry’s cigar. You just have to ask yourself, do you feel lucky?

The Wicked Witch of the West

The classic witch from the film, not the lame one from the musical. The Wicked Witch was always disappearing in a cloud of smoke. You can do your own special effects with your vape pen. As an added bonus, the hat makes you look taller.

Detective Chimp

This character doesn’t have a ton of name recognition, but obscure super heroes are all the rage now anyway. Besides, the look is so funny, you don’t need people to recognize it. You dress up as a chimpanzee the wears a deerslayer hat and a goofy sport coat, just like Sherlock Holmes. The best part? Detective Chimp loves smoking. What could be better than a vaping Detective Chimp?

Cruella De Vil

Cruella De Vil is a guaranteed show stopper of a costume. She even has a theme song! With the wig and a little bit of stitching, you’ll be one of the most recognizable Disney villains. The trick will be fitting a vape pen into a cigarette holder, but a little bit of craftsmanship goes a long way. If this costume doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will! Carry along a couple Dalmatian plush toys and you will be all set.

Smaug the Dragon

Don’t worry that the movies didn’t turn out so great. A good Smaug will still amaze your friends. This costume might be a little hard to pull together. You will need a dragon suit, a ton of glitter and one hell of a mask. The payoff will be worth it though, because you can hide your vape pen inside the mask. Then you will be able to breath vapor through the nose of the mask and the effect will be like a dragon blowing smoke. That will definitely be a memorable party trick. You would probably win a couple of contests that way.

Contrary to popular belief, batteries require maintenance – even the small ones equipped inside your E-Cig. Just like larger batteries, your rechargeable e-cig battery can develop corrosion, which can cause damage, reduce performance, or eventually requiring a replacement to maintain a charge. Corrosion appears as a white crusty buildup, but regular maintenance and cleaning can prevent this corrosion from appearing and keep your e-cigarette in top shape.

Cleaning Your Battery: The Basics
Begin by identifying the housing and open it to inspect the threads for signs of any current corrosion. If there is currently corrosion, you will need to focus on these areas and make sure all signs of white corrosion are removed. If there are no signs of corrosion, focus on an overall cleaning of the battery and housing area.

The Cleaning Process
The process of cleaning the e-cigarette is simple and only requires one essential ingredient: rubbing alcohol. Use a cotton ball or q-tips to apply the rubbing alcohol as needed. Make sure not to soak the cotton ball or q-tip – a cursory cleaning is all that is required and flooding the chamber could cause problems of its own. Do not dip the ends in any kind of liquid; only use a cotton ball or q-tip to apply the rubbing alcohol to prevent damage.

Moisten your cotton ball or q-tip and focus on the places where corrosion is present. Gently swab at the crust until it is removed and continue cleaning the threads until all signs of crust is removed. If the cotton ball does not remove the buildup, a soft toothbrush can be used to gently remove the deposits. Follow up with a swipe of rubbing alcohol. The alcohol will break down deposits, even ones that are invisible to the human eye, and help prevent corrosion from forming.

After cleaning, allow all parts to air-dry for five minutes to ensure all the alcohol has evaporated. Now assemble your e-cig and enjoy a newly powered vape.

Tips for Battery Care and Cleaning
After cleaning your e-cig, replace the cartridge with a new one. You should notice increased performance and longevity, especially if corrosion was present. To further preserve your battery and prevent damage, check the battery threads every couple of weeks and clean connection points once a month.

You can also clean the charger connection but make sure the charger is unplugged before you begin cleaning. By cleaning all connection points, you can ensure corrosion or deposit buildup has not affected the performance of your e-cig.

E-cig batteries are meant to last and provide you with consistent performance and efficiency. Keep your battery charged and don’t store any batteries at less than 50% charge. By taking the time to inspect and clean your e-cigarette, it will continue to provide you with the most delicious vape wherever life may take you and anytime you need it.

While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Do your part this month and pass it on. Let the ones you care about in your life know what they can do to for early detection and prevention. PASS IT ON.